Recruitment, apply for Palladium Group recruitment 2022 below.
Gatekeepers News reports that Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. The Group works with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities, and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental, and financial benefits.
Palladium Group is recruiting to fill the positions below:
Job Title: Driver – IHP
Reference ID: req11593
Location: Bagudo, Kebbi
Project Overview and Role
- Palladium seeks a Driver for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) – Task Order 4 – Bagudo. The goal of IHP is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality PHC services.
- The purpose of Task Order 4 is to implement priority primary health interventions in Kebbi state to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward-level health systems.
- The objectives of the program are a) strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services b) improve access to PHC services, and c) increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with the state government is expected throughout the program.
- Task Order 4 will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state. USAID will intentionally overlay this activity with other Mission programming to increase Government of Nigeria (GON) resources for PHC services, increase demand for PHC services, and improve access to essential commodities. The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs.
- The Driver is a full-time position to support the Nigeria Integrated Health Program staff in the safe transport of team members and deliveries. Under the immediate supervision of the Operations Manager.
- This position is open until filled.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- The driver will drive vehicles as directed, including transporting staff to the field, performing pickups and delivery tasks; responsible for routine vehicle maintenance, including inspecting the vehicle; noting damage, scratches, malfunctions, or problems and reporting any faults to the senior driver; and ensuring vehicles are clean, well maintained, and roadworthy at all times.
- They will compile trip reports for drivers and weekly log sheets and enter them into the fuel consumption report; process monthly fuel requests and consolidate fuel liquidations for office vehicles
- S/he will ensure that self and all passengers are wearing seatbelts prior to departure, including those in the back seat. S/he will report any accidents involved while driving the project vehicle to the police and appropriate authorities; ensure the vehicle has all the required forms before starting a trip.
- S/he will act as an administrative assistant, when not driving. S/he will perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Have an Ordinary National Diploma (OND);
- Be able to communicate in the English language;
- Having a minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar position within any reputable organization or within an international development project will be an added advantage;
- Understand the mechanics of vehicles as this will be advantageous;
- Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian road networks (with emphasis on Northern Nigeria)
- Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian driving codes and regulations
- Ability to drive and work long hours
- Familiar with the culture of the area.
- Familiar with the local terrain and routes and respond appropriately, in case of emergency.
- Knowledge and fluent understanding of the Hausa language will be an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Driver – IHP
Job ID: req13059
Locations: Arewa, Jega, and Zuru – Kebbi
Project Overview and Role
- Palladium seeks three Drivers for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) – Task Order 4 – Kebbi. The Driver positions will be in the following areas; Arewa, Jega, and Zuru Embedded Office.
- The goal of IHP is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality PHC services.
- The purpose of Task Order 4 is to implement priority primary health interventions in Bauchi state to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward-level health systems.
- The objectives of the program are a) strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services b) improve access to PHC services, and c) increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with the state government is expected throughout the program.
- Task Order 4 will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state. USAID will intentionally overlay this activity with other Mission programming to increase Government of Nigeria (GON) resources for PHC services, increase demand for PHC services, and improve access to essential commodities.
- The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs.
- The Driver is a full-time position to support the Nigeria Integrated Health Program staff in the safe transport of team members and deliveries. Under the immediate supervision of the Logistics Assistant.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- The driver will drive vehicles as directed, including transporting staff to the field, performing pickups and delivery tasks; responsible for routine vehicle maintenance, including inspecting the vehicle; noting damage, scratches, malfunctions, or problems and reporting any faults to the senior driver; and ensuring vehicles are clean, well maintained, and roadworthy at all times.
- They will compile trip reports for drivers and weekly log sheets and enter them into the fuel consumption report; process monthly fuel requests and consolidate fuel liquidations for office vehicles
- S/he will ensure that self and all passengers are wearing seatbelts prior to departure, including those in the back seat.
- S/he will report any accidents involved while driving the project vehicle to the police and appropriate authorities; ensure the vehicle has all the required forms before starting a trip.
- S/he will act as an administrative assistant, when not driving.
- S/he will perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor
Required Qualifications
- Have an Ordinary National Diploma (OND);
- Be able to communicate in the English language;
- Have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar position within any reputable organization or within an international development project will be an added advantage;
- Understand the mechanics of vehicles as this will be advantageous;
- Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian road networks (with emphasis on Northern Nigeria)
- Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian driving codes and regulations
- Ability to drive and work long hours
- Familiar with the culture of the area.
- Familiar with the local terrain and routes and respond appropriately, in case of emergency.
- Knowledge and fluent understanding of the Hausa language will be an added advantage
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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